Ian Hanavan
American-Belgian basketball player
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1980-08-15) August 15, 1980 (age 43) Moline, Illinois |
| Nationality | American / Belgian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Moline (Moline, Illinois) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2003: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2003–2016 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 25 |
| Coaching career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2003–2004 | Omniworld Almere |
| 2004–2007 | Leuven Bears |
| 2007–2008 | Antwerp Giants |
| 2008–2009 | Prostějov |
| 2009–2010 | CEZ Nymburk |
| 2010–2011 | APOEL |
| 2011–2013 | Leuven Bears |
| 2013–2016 | Okapi Aalstar |
| As coach: | |
| 2018–2019 | Beijing Ducks (assistant) |
| 2020–2021 | Phoenix Brussels |
| 2022–2023 | RPC Anderlecht |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ian Hanavan (born August 15, 1980) is an American-born Belgian retired basketball player and current coach. He last coached Phoenix Brussels. Standing at 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), Hanavan played as power forward.
Professional career
In October 2007, Hanavan signed with Antwerp Giants.[1]
On August 2, 2013, Hanavan signed with Okapi Aalstar for the 2013–14 season.[2]
On August 23, 2016, the retirement of Hanavan was announced.[3]
Coaching career
In 2018, Hanavan started his coaching career as assistant with the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). On March 13, 2020, Hanavan was hired as head coach of Phoenix Brussels for the 2020–21 season.[4][5]
On October 18, 2021, Hanavan was fired by Brussels after a disappointing 1–3 start in the BNXT League.[6]
Personal
Hanavan received Belgian citizenship in 2009.[7]
Honours
Club
- Cypriot Supercup (1): 2011
- Belgian Supercup (1): 2014
Individual
- DBL All-Star (1): 2004
- DBL Statistical Player of the Year (1): 2003–04
References
- ^ "Antwerp Giants strikt Hanavan". Nieuwsblad.be. 2007-10-29.
- ^ "Okapi Aalstar vervolledigt kern met Da'Sean Butler en Ian Hanavan". hln.be (in Dutch). 2013-08-02. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
- ^ "Ex-Donar speler Ian Hanavan stopt met professioneel basketball". Ericboorsma.nl. 2016-08-23.
- ^ "Ian Hanavan coach Brussels". Het Nieuwsblad. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Ian Hanavan, successeur de Serge Crevecoeur à la tête du Brussels". RTBF Sport. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Brussels stuurt coach Ian Hanavan de laan uit na teleurstellende competitiestart". sporza.be (in Dutch). 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Ian Hanavan Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
